Senior Integrated Communications Specialist

Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $157K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own external communications and executive visibility programs, turning media relations, messaging, and crisis readiness into a measurable, cross-functional narrative that moves business priorities.

  • Responsibilities: Own media outreach, press materials, executive coaching, crisis readiness, and integration with marketing campaigns.
  • Audience and channels: Align with industry media, trade press, and executive audiences across written, spoken, and online content.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Draft high-quality external content including press releases, talking points, Q&As, media statements, executive remarks, social copy, award nominations and web copy that align with brand standards. - Develop and update core positioning, communications plans and briefing materials that support executive visibility, thought leadership, strategic initiatives and business announcements. - Provide communications counsel to executives and cross-functional leaders on messaging, reputational considerations, positioning and media strategy. - Build relationships with relevant business, trade and industry media; proactively identify media and speaking opportunities; develop pitches; and respond to media inquiries. - Prepare and coordinate media training, briefing materials and coaching for executives and subject matter experts ahead of interviews, panels and public engagements - Support crisis and issues‑management communications, including scenario planning, aligned messaging and materials development. - Monitor emerging issues, industry developments and competitive dynamics, translating insights into communications strategies and external media opportunities. - Track and report on communications performance, including media coverage, audience engagement and other business-relevant metrics to guide continuous improvement - Collaborate effectively with colleagues to help implement and promote communication plans and marketing campaigns. - Support updates to communications resources and guidelines. Requirements - Bachelors Degree in Communications or Marketing or Journalism or Public Relations and 7 or more years of experience in the Communications or Marketing or Media Relations or Public Relations area OR - Associate Degree in Communications or Marketing or Journalism or Public Relations and 7 or more years of experience in the Communications or Marketing or Media Relations or Public Relations area OR - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in the Communications or Marketing or Media Relations or Public Relations area AND - 5 or more years experience developing organizational publications and promotional materials Nice_to_have - Agency and/or journalism experience - Experience developing B2B communications programs and content - Experience writing on deadline for business, trade, financial services, insurance or other complex industries. - Experience using analytics and measurement tools to evaluate communications effectiveness and inform future content decisions. - Familiarity with commercial insurance, financial services, risk management or business-to-business industries such as Construction, Energy, Technology, Financial Services or Professional Services. - Demonstrated ability to turn technical or complex topics into clear, compelling content. - Strong news judgment and demonstrated ability to connect communications activities to business priorities and commercial outcomes. - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders. Benefits - We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. - Learn more about Total Rewards here. - At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
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Zurich North America is one of the largest providers of insurance solutions and services to businesses and individuals. Our customers represent industries ranging from agriculture to construction and include more than 90% of the Fortune 500. We’ve backed the building of some of the most recognizable structures in North America — from the Hoover Dam to Madison Square Garden to the Confederation Bridge. Our North American, LEED Platinum® headquarters is located in the Chicago area. We employ approximately 9,000 people in North America and have offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Further information is available at www.zurichna.com.Zurich North America is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With approximately 55,000 employees, Zurich provides a wide range of property and casualty, and life insurance products and services in more than 215 countries and territories. Zurich’s customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. The Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872. The holding company, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com. Follow Zurich North America on Instagram: https://www.instagram.comPlease be respectful of all commenters on the site. Any comments that contain vulgar language, name calling, personal attacks or are off topic are not allowed and will be deleted. Also spam and/or advertisements will also be removed. We reserve the right to review and delete any posts or comments, or report users if they violate Zurich North America's Rules of Conduct or LinkedIn's Terms of Service.Zurich North America's Rules of Conduct: https://bit.ly/3Qb9OaW

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Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
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